Saturday, July 19, 2008

ARE YOU GETTING A GOOD DEAL?

The image of "the beach" is iconic in American art. It conjures leisurely holidays and family picnics. Tempting isn't it? But if you haven't done your research, an image like this one may make you feel more stressed than relaxed. Are you getting a good deal or are they asking too much? How much have similar pieces sold for?On Monday, July 20 (that's tomorrow!) Trinity International Auctions will be selling a wide variety of art pieces including the one above by Wayne Beam Morrell. Morrell is an American artist born in 1923. A similar piece, below, was sold in May of this year. This piece is the same measurement, the same medium, and is a very similar image to the one being offered at Trinity. It sold for $3450.

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ABOUT THE APPRAISER

Christian Trabue is an art, antiques, and collectibles appraiser and a member of the Appraisers Association of America. She lives and works in Kentucky but completes appraisals in other parts of the country as well. Ms. Trabue completed her undergraduate degree in art history at Centre College, attended the University of Louisville for her graduate work in art history and, received a certificate in Personal Property Appraisal from New York University. She is a member of the Appraisers Association of America (AAA) and has taken and passed the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). In January of 2009 she joined Enservio Select as a fine art and antiques appraiser.